Heroic officers merit gratitude, stand for many

The police were in the news again; however, this time it was for something honorable.

I was pleased to see three officers being recognized for their heroic efforts in rescuing a motorist from drowning in her submerging vehicle on Tuesday. These Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers represent the thousands of dedicated men and women in police, fire and other areas of civil service who proudly serve us day in and day out while putting their lives at risk for little pay and very little gratitude.

One officer in the article was quoted as saying that the driver “did say thank you…we don’t get very many thank-yous.” These servants among us often get negative publicity, some of which is deserved; but at the same time the vast majority are good people doing excellent work for our communities. For that, thank you.